I flew to Cebu with the idea of knocking off the missing gaps of the local fleet, especially the DHC8 and ATR s. I will be returning home with one PAL DHC8 un logged as it was based out of one of the other islands . Cebu pacific also have some of my fleet needs stored at Clark and Alice springs.
Stayed at the water front airport hotel. Check in is at 3 , so as the were landing from the left as you view towards the airport , I looked for a suitable land side place to view. It’s possible to see arrivals from the shelter of a palm tree outside the hotel . I opted though to go back to the terminal area. I sat on the balcony near the security check point for check in counters 1-29. ( what3words location sharpen.silk.alert ) Free airport wifi here too
The
best way to the hotel I found was to head to the upper level … cross the road ,
and look for the red CASINO sign . Go up the steps , and to the right in the
main entrance to the hotel .
I got some quick lunch, many different types of cuisine to choose from . I went to the pizza/pasta place. Very good value ….. There is also a 7-11 that has beers / wine / snacks etc in the airport mall, lower level .
I was
allocated room 511 . This has a panoramic view across the airfield , perfect
for spotting. 501-521 odd numbers only , look towards the airport. The rooms
are a little dated , but that was of no concern . The aircon works well , and
there is a fridge for beers .
Made
20 frames on day 1 at Cebu , many of which didn’t visit Manila whilst I was
there